Military officials in Gabon are said to have discovered suitcases and bags full of various currencies in the family home of the country’s former president, Ali Bongo.
The money was reportedly discovered in bags and suitcases hours after the military seized power following Bongo’s re-election after 14 years in power and placed him under house arrest.
The money was discovered in the home of Yann Ngulu, the Chief of Staff of the deposed President’s eldest son, Nourredine Bongo.
The suitcases were shown stuffed with bundles of CFA francs, dollars, and Euros in the viral footage that circulated on X on Wednesday.
His father, Omar Bongo, ruled for 42 years. The Bongo family had been in control for a total of 56 years, which prompted the coup and sparked online indignation.
Read reactions from Nigerians on social media below:
@Jamilusalihuskk wrote: “What is he going to do with these monies, for God’s sake? He can’t even buy his own health with money now. Africa is doomed.
@oniakinola4037 wrote: “Is this money? Come to my country where the Governor, not even the president, leaves a very big room to store money and many other places like septic holes or underground apartments to store money. Be playing.”
@VivienVivicoko wrote: “This one is too small compared to what is being stashed away by politicians in Nigeria and the public servants!”
@YaoRichard10 wrote: “WHERE ARE these useless groups AU, EU, ECOWAS, and UN? I am sure they must have watched this video by now. How can a leader of the country store such a huge amount of money in his family house while citizens are suffering from hunger?
@AOvadje wrote: “When the people of a nation have nothing else to eat, they will feast on their leaders. This is not a surprise, and it will transcend every African nation. All it requires is time.
“May God help us all to curb our greed when we emerge as leaders in positions of power. Amen.”
@2marts wrote: “It’s really difficult to support this leader. I am very much against Coup, but when you see something like this, one can’t even say anything.”
@NeoLifeNG wrote: “This is very bad for Gabon. A family ruled for 56 years 🤔 o to ge.”
@sodiq_ade4 wrote: “This is a troubling situation; it highlights the potential corruption that has occurred 🤦 Africa, which way?!”
Watch video below:
